Medmark, Ireland’s largest and most established occupational healthcare provider, today announced its entrance into the Northern Irish market with the acquisition of Blackwell Associates, one of the region’s leading occupational health firms.
The deal brings together two long-standing leaders in the sector to create Ireland’s largest all-island occupational health provider, with a combined turnover of more than €20 million and over 160 employees. Today’s announcement also marks the opening of Medmark’s new purpose-built clinic in Dublin City Centre, increasing the number of Medmark offices island wide from seven to nine.
Founded in 1987, Medmark delivers workplace medical assessments, employee wellbeing services and specialist clinical support to public and private sector organisations, assisting over half a million employees nationwide. As part of Medmark, the Blackwell Associates team will continue to provide occupational health, medical screening and workplace assessment services to those based in Northern Ireland.
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Commenting on the acquisition, Dr Robert Ryan, Managing Partner, Medmark, said: “Today’s announcement is a landmark moment for Medmark. Building on our acquisition of Blackwell Associates, one of Northern Ireland’s most respected occupational health providers, we are proud to create Ireland’s largest all-island occupational health service. This partnership extends our reach, strengthens our clinical expertise, and ensures employers across the island have access to the most comprehensive occupational health solutions. It positions us uniquely as a company with the scale and capability to support organisations of every size and sector, helping to keep employee wellbeing a top priority.”
Blackwell Associates, based in Belfast, has delivered occupational health, medical screening and workplace assessment services for more than 25 years. Serving over 70 public- and private-sector clients, including some of the region’s largest employers, Blackwell is known for its high-quality clinical standards, strong partnerships and sector expertise across healthcare, manufacturing, aviation, energy and government. Under the leadership of Managing Director Dr Richard Black, Blackwell has been well-positioned for its next phase of growth under Medmark ownership.
Dr Richard Black, Managing / Medical Director, Blackwell Associates, said: “We are delighted to be joining Medmark, a provider whose values and clinical standards mirror our own. This partnership gives our clients access to greater resources, innovation, and expertise while preserving the trusted relationships we’ve built over 25 years. Together, we are well positioned to deliver even more value to employers across Northern Ireland and beyond. We look forward to shaping the next chapter of occupational health as part of Medmark.”
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